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CDG 827Y

1983 Austin Metro Hle

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,404 mi
Last recorded17,404 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Austin Metro Hle43,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDG 827Y
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Hle
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 17,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 17,394 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 17,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 17,370 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 17,358 miles

both front tyres worn low & perished

Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,330 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 17,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,148 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,008 miles

front tyres perished cords not visable

slight corrosion to floor sills and inner arches

Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,663 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 16,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,411 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2013 16,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2011 16,379 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,321 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Hle?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Steering rack gaiter split 47
brake recording little or no effort 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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CDG 827Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Austin Metro Hle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Hle fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDG 827Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Hle typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro Hle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CDG 827Y registered?

CDG 827Y is a 1983 Austin Metro Hle, first registered on 5 March 1983.

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The MOT history for CDG 827Y shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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